Fort de Malonne, Military fortress in Malonne, Belgium
Fort de Malonne features thick concrete walls, defensive turrets, and a wide surrounding ditch measuring 6 meters deep and 8 meters across.
The fortress, completed in 1888, formed part of nine defensive structures around Namur, designed by military engineer General Henri Alexis Brialmont.
The fort represents Belgian military engineering advancement through its pioneering use of unreinforced concrete in late 19th-century fortification construction.
The fort remains closed to public access since 1991, serving as a protected nature reserve for bat populations under local conservation management.
During World War II, Captain-Commandant Demaret led the fort's defense against German forces, earning recognition for maximum resistance before surrender.
Location: Namur
GPS coordinates: 50.44411,4.80816
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:44
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